Lanka Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Lanka Population 2026
4,01,348 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
4,01,482
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using an annual compound growth rate of 0.04% derived from Census 2001-2011 data. The formula used is P × (1 + r/100)^(Y - 2011), where P is the 2011 population and r is the growth rate.
Census 2011 Data
Officialper 1000 Males
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Child (0-6) Stats
Future Generation • 15.6% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 974
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 31,490
Girls 30,682
Literacy Gap
9.1% Diff Male Literacy 67.8%
Female Literacy 58.7%
SC Population
63,258
15.9% of total
ST Population
21,531
5.4% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Cultivators)
Worker Participation Rate 36%
Main Workers 1,04,087
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 38,402
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 38.7%
Cultivators (Farmers) 42.3%
Agricultural Laborers 16.7%
Household Industries 2.3%
Historical Comparison (2001-2011)
Decadal Change| Metric | Census 2001 | Census 2011 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,97,164 | 3,98,921 | +0.44% |
| Literacy Rate | 53.38% | 63.36% | +10.0% |
| Sex Ratio | 937 | 955 | +18 |
Decadal Growth Rate
0.44%
Total population change from 2001 to 2011
Annual Compound Growth Rate (CAGR)
0.04%
Average annual growth rate over 10 years
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Lanka in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Lanka in 2026 is 4,01,321. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 0.04%.
What is the literacy rate of Lanka? ▼
The literacy rate of Lanka is 63.36% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Lanka? ▼
The sex ratio of Lanka is 955 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Lanka in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Lanka in 2027 is 4,01,482. This projection is based on the 0.04% annual growth rate calculated from Census 2001-2011 data.
How has Lanka population changed since 2001? ▼
Lanka population grew from 3,97,164 in 2001 to 3,98,921 in 2011, a decadal growth of 0.44%. The annual compound growth rate was 0.04%.
What was the population of Lanka in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Lanka had a total population of 3,98,921. This comprised 2,04,073 males and 1,94,848 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Nagaon District
#2 of 10
By population size
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Rank in Assam
#10 of 180
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Lanka | Nagaon Avg | Assam Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 63.36% | 60.12% ↑ 3.2%
| 62.36% ↑ 1.0%
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| Sex Ratio | 955 | 964 ↓ 9 | 961 ↓ 6 |
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